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Review: Clickfree C3 Wireless Automatic Backup
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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In the November issue of NetGuide we checked out the C2 Automatic Backup device, which automatically backed up your important files to a 500GB external drive.

Review: Gateway NV59C Notebook
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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For those who don’t like to compromise screen real estate for portability when it comes to notebooks, take a look at the NV59C from Gateway.

Review: Axbo Sleepphase Alarm Clock
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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Review unveils the aXbo Sleepphase Alarm Clock; a tech oddity promising optimal wake-up times by monitoring sleep cycles, albeit with a tricky interface.

Review: Gateway LT23 Netbook
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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The LT23 is quite an attractive Acer netbook, with a stylised, pixilated pattern etched both on the exterior and the wrist rest surface.

App review: Skype
Thu, 30th Dec 2010
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With Skype on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world.

Keewl Search Engine
Fri, 24th Dec 2010
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Keewl is a new 2.0 Search Engine that lets you search in the Web, photos, videos, blogs, social buzz, shopping and news.

TechDay's Top Ten of 2010
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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TechDay's 2010 Top Ten reveals Kiwis' love for Apple, enduring use of Windows XP, and local internet innovation excitement.

Official review of 111 underway
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Gov plans review of 111 call service to secure its future, addressing tech changes and ensuring clear accountability. Public draft expected by June.

Mac App Store dated
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Apple sets Jan 7 launch for Mac App Store in 90 countries; aims to revolutionize PC apps market, echoing mobile success.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution delayed
Fri, 17th Dec 2010
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Square Enix delays Deus Ex: Human Revolution's launch to next April, citing the need for extra polish after recent criticism.

McDonald's free wi-fi FAQ
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Is it secure? Is it really free? Is there a fair use policy? Can staff help you connect? Answers inside - we're lovin' it.

Apple TV, iTunes updates go live
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Apple rolls out fixes for Apple TV and iTunes, addressing display and download glitches alongside playback and syncing issues.

No Telecom Windows Phone 7 until March 2011
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Telecom New Zealand's customers must wait until March 2011 for a broader range of Windows Phone 7 devices, following a modest launch.

How much Apple business will Renaissance keep?
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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Renaissance set to face hefty losses, with estimates showing a potential slim down to $55-60m in Apple business as Ingram Micro enters the fray.

Video: The Kiwi Computer Challenge
Thu, 16th Dec 2010
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New Zealand launches the Kiwi Computer Challenge to boost IT skills nationwide, aiming for 1 million certified Kiwis by 2015.

Exact Mass Effect 3 release date revealed?
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Gamestop sets November 8th as Mass Effect 3 release date, but is it just a placeholder? PS3 version listed for November 1st.

2degrees launches all you can eat mobile plan
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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2degrees offers New Zealanders unlimited national calls for a fixed monthly fee of $149, with no contract required.

Mobile app revenue to rocket 60% by 2014
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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IDC predicts massive growth in revenues for mobile apps as they move to new platforms such as tablets and TVs.

New Homefront single-player trailer released
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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From the writer of Red Dawn and Apocalypse Now comes the scarily plausible FPS scenario of a Korean-invaded USA in the not-too-distant future.

Windows 8 tablet tipped for CES
Wed, 15th Dec 2010
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Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is already shaping up to be one to watch.